Healthier, More Sustainable Alternatives to Dieting

Losing weight is not an easy feat—it takes time, dedication, and sometimes even a skilled healthcare provider to really help you through the process. But what can be even harder than losing weight is keeping the weight off once you’ve lost it. Have you ever lost weight on a diet only to find it slowly creeping back? If so, you’re not alone. Healthy, sustainable weight loss can be a tricky thing—when one part of the equation is aligned, the other side may not be, leading to the inability to lose weight or keep it off. Your body has a genetically determined “set point”—a weight range at which you naturally tend to hover based on your genetic makeup. This range varies from person to person, and it’s part of why weight loss can be so difficult and frustrating. When you go on a diet, your body can work against you to keep you at a certain weight. But there are alternatives to dieting that are much healthier and more sustainable. Read more…